October 2015 Intake

The keyboard warrior · 24-09-2015 9:52pm

What are the ladies wearing under their suit in terms of shirt/blouse?

I wanted to wear a light neutral blouse, but now I'm considering a more formal long sleeve shirt.

Anybody any thoughts???

Catdog33 · 24-09-2015 10:10pm

I'm wearing a long sleeved white shirt. Keeping myself as plain jane as possible lol!

Catdog33 · 24-09-2015 10:11pm

Also I was thinking hair up but I have to admit I don't think I know how to do a bun lol!!

The keyboard warrior · 24-09-2015 10:18pm

I guess you can't go wrong with white! Good thinking.

I'm wearing my hair up in a bun too. A thousand hair clips at the ready :cool:

Catdog33 · 24-09-2015 10:47pm

*youtubes how to do a bun*

I must go out and hunt for one of those donut things on my lunch break tomorrow. Clearly I fail at being a female lol!!!

The keyboard warrior · 24-09-2015 11:14pm

Catdog33 wrote: »

*youtubes how to do a bun*

I must go out and hunt for one of those donut things on my lunch break tomorrow. Clearly I fail at being a female lol!!!

We may get used to having our hair up everyday!

Are we allowed a low bun when on parade, I had the notion that it all had to be tucked under the cap? If that's the case I may go and get it cut at some stage...

Mop a top · 24-09-2015 11:18pm

Catdog33 wrote: »

Also I was thinking hair up but I have to admit I don't think I know how to do a bun lol!!

I have to do my daughters for gymnastics competitions. Tie a pony tail and spray your head with gel spray and smooth. Get one of the donuts, supermarkets have them cheap. Pop it over the pony tail, spread the hair over it evenly, wrap a bobble around it a couple of times. Gather the rest of the loose ends and wrap around the base of the donut and tie a couple more bobbles. Spray all over with get spray and finish with a scrunchie to hide bobbles and the ends. It's actually quite simple and takes a couple of minutes. Hope that all made sense lol

Ruffle · 25-09-2015 9:01am

I think I'm just going to wear trousers and a blouse......I don't think they will be overly particular about what we are wearing having spoken to someone who has recently passed out. I'm looking forward to meeting my squad

Catdog33 · 25-09-2015 9:10am

I'm not excited, I feel sick! Couldn't sleep again last night everything going round in my head!!

Mop a top · 25-09-2015 9:16am

Ruffle wrote: »

I think I'm just going to wear trousers and a blouse......I don't think they will be overly particular about what we are wearing having spoken to someone who has recently passed out. I'm so excited to go, looking forward to meeting my squad

Edit your post. No dates!!!

Ruffle · 25-09-2015 9:34am

Mop a top wrote: »

Edit your post. No dates!!!

Oops, too early for my brain! Thank you. Can you edit or delete The above message this as it shows my initial message

Ruffle · 25-09-2015 9:38am

Catdog33 wrote: »

I'm not excited, I feel sick! Couldn't sleep again last night everything going round in my head!!

Awh really? What has you nervous? You will be grand, you've done so much to get to this stage....take reassurance in that

Catdog33 · 25-09-2015 9:40am

Ruffle wrote: »

Awh really? What has you nervous? You will be grand, you've done so much to get to this stage....take reassurance in that

I don't know! I thought I would be excited but I guess because the call came later than everyone else I haven't really prepared myself mentally lol! Also I just get anxious with change and new things! I think I just want my current job to hurry up and end! In work 40 mins and so bored already!!!

Mop a top · 25-09-2015 9:42am

Lol it's ok, I'm the same! I'm sure you're all buzzing and don't be panicking, everyone in your squad will be feeling exactly the same. Enjoy it, you all deserve it

Ruffle · 25-09-2015 10:00am

Catdog33 wrote: »

I don't know! I thought I would be excited but I guess because the call came later than everyone else I haven't really prepared myself mentally lol! Also I just get anxious with change and new things! I think I just want my current job to hurry up and end! In work 40 mins and so bored already!!!

I had waves of feeling anxious at the beginning - giving up a job ive been in for 11 years and going to something completely different is scary. Maybe after we have a better picture of what's ahead of us it will reassure everyone - I hope.

Ruffle · 25-09-2015 10:02am

Mop a top wrote: »

Edit your post. No dates!!!

Thank you mop a top

Catdog33 · 25-09-2015 2:23pm

My online learning is open

dementedfairy8 · 25-09-2015 7:52pm

You guys are making me nervous about what to wear. I'm going to be coming off four, maybe five, hours sleep. I'm going to look a wreck! Hair will be up but in no way fancy. Unfortunately my shirt has a bit of colour to it. I'll be in heels because my trousers are so long.

Catdog33 · 25-09-2015 8:08pm

Guys, is a national insurance number card ok? I've
Printed off my p60 and it doesn't have my national insurance number on it and all my pay slips star it out!

panini · 25-09-2015 8:19pm

I hope so because that's what I'm bringing!

The keyboard warrior · 25-09-2015 8:29pm

dementedfairy8 wrote: »

You guys are making me nervous about what to wear.

Don't be worrying, as long as you look smart & presentable you'll be fine.

elliotness · 26-09-2015 11:27am

Congratulations catdog on the call. Glad i didnt know there were last minute calls or id have been going through the motions again lol

Hopefully in three weeks time the phone rings

StingrayGC · 26-09-2015 4:47pm

Best of luck to you guys in the October intake, hopefully we will catch up shortly :-)

Catdog33 · 28-09-2015 2:10pm

Guys,

I didn't write down the kit list because it appeared to be accessed via online learning. Just logged into online learning and can't find the kit list!
Is it not on ours??

Catdog33 · 28-09-2015 2:10pm

Guys,

I didn't write down the kit list because it appeared to be accessed via online learning. Just logged into online learning and can't find the kit list!
Is it not on ours??

.S. · 28-09-2015 3:39pm

I haven't got checking online learning yet. I noted it though, think I wrote most/all of it, I'll pm you tonight.

dementedfairy8 · 28-09-2015 9:07pm

Catdog33 wrote: »

Guys,

I didn't write down the kit list because it appeared to be accessed via online learning. Just logged into online learning and can't find the kit list!
Is it not on ours??

The kit list is on mine. It's in the big sections. "Induction part one" or something.

Catdog33 · 28-09-2015 9:49pm

dementedfairy8 wrote: »

The kit list is on mine. It's in the big sections. "Induction part one" or something.

Found it now! Cheers fairy

The keyboard warrior · 30-09-2015 12:22pm

Hey guys, need a bit of advice.

I have something on during residential training that I really need to attend. It's in the evening, but I'll still need permission to leave I assume?

Can anyone PM me if you know who I should contact. I don't know whether to just leave it to I get in and ask them then - might be a bit last minute though.

Catdog33 · 30-09-2015 1:04pm

You are allowed to leave in the evening as long as you are back for 10/10.30pm I think??? So you don't need permission but if you will be back later or are going to be away overnight then you do need permission.

Wouldn't have a clue who to contact though...

KevBo2015 · 02-10-2015 9:12pm

When you arrive on intake day speak to your SGT about it. You can request permission for an overnight stay somewhere, providing the criteria is strong enough you may be allowed to go. You might also be allowed to leave in the evening and come back, its pretty full on first few weeks so it would need to be something big.

MikeOneJuliet · 04-10-2015 12:34pm

Catdog33 wrote: »

You are allowed to leave in the evening as long as you are back for 10/10.30pm I think??? So you don't need permission but if you will be back later or are going to be away overnight then you do need permission.

Wouldn't have a clue who to contact though...

You are free to leave during the evening, last sign in is 10:30. Trust me, you won't have time to leave during the first four weeks. It'll be made clear to you who to contact RE staying out over night if you need/want to.

MikeOneJuliet · 04-10-2015 12:36pm

The keyboard warrior wrote: »

Hey guys, need a bit of advice.

I have something on during residential training that I really need to attend. It's in the evening, but I'll still need permission to leave I assume?

Can anyone PM me if you know who I should contact. I don't know whether to just leave it to I get in and ask them then - might be a bit last minute though.

If its just the evening they will probably allow you to attend, but you'll be expected to still have any pre-reads etc done by the next day.

The keyboard warrior · 04-10-2015 4:38pm

Thanks very much guys. Appreciate it

POPO2014 · 04-10-2015 9:15pm

Does anyone know if we still get the N.Ireland allowance being newbies on top of our starting salary? Had a look online and can't seem to find anything?

badi15 · 05-10-2015 8:11am

POPO2014 wrote: »

Does anyone know if we still get the N.Ireland allowance being newbies on top of our starting salary? Had a look online and can't seem to find anything?

Yes we do. As far as I know it's something like £3230 on top of the salary.

Ruffle · 07-10-2015 10:39pm

Quick question- throughout the residential element do we have to be back in on a Sunday am or Is it Sunday pm?

Dekkers · 07-10-2015 11:13pm

Ruffle wrote: »

Quick question- throughout the residential element do we have to be back in on a Sunday am or Is it Sunday pm?

Sunday pm. IIRC there's a rule stating you're only allowed back after a certain time.

MikeOneJuliet · 08-10-2015 9:12pm

Dekkers wrote: »

Sunday pm. IIRC there's a rule stating you're only allowed back after a certain time.

You can enter Garnerville whenever you like but cannot enter the accommodation block until 8pm

PC high tower. · 19-10-2015 7:48pm

Heyy! How's everyone's nerves/excitement levels? I just want to wish everyone good luck, having made it through the first bit and im still hanging in! Lol. looking forward to meeting the new squad! If anyone has any questions about intake sunday or just anything in general, send me a wee PM! See yous all soon! ðŸ˜Š

.S. · 19-10-2015 7:56pm

Thank you PC Hightower. Finally off work so I'm pleased I can dedicate my time properly to preparing but definitely a little nervous myself! Focusing on online study / fitness and hoping for the best!

dementedfairy8 · 19-10-2015 10:23pm

PC high tower. wrote: »

Heyy! How's everyone's nerves/excitement levels? I just want to wish everyone good luck, having made it through the first bit and im still hanging in! Lol. looking forward to meeting the new squad! If anyone has any questions about intake sunday or just anything in general, send me a wee PM! See yous all soon! ðŸ˜Š

Nerves and excitement both high! Anything you can share to relieve the nerves?

October 2015 Intake

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